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What is the best tourist visa option for an 89-day stay in Thailand?

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What is the best tourist visa to apply for if we are planning to be in Thailand for 89 days? Tried submitting an application for the e-visa which was initially rejected and requires a ridiculous amount of additional documentation of finances and accommodations. The DTAC visa seems simple but noted that the extra 30 day extension from the initial 60 days is discretionary at immigration.

We've be to Thailand on extended visits many times but the new tourist visa procedures seem very confusing and arbitrary. Thank you for any advice about this.
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If you are planning to stay in Thailand for 89 days, the most suitable option is to use the 60-day visa-exempt entry followed by a 30-day extension at an immigration office. This approach generally has fewer requirements compared to applying for a tourist visa, which could involve complicated documentation, especially if applying for a multiple entry visa. It's important to clarify that the term 'DTAC visa' is a misunderstanding, as the TDAC is simply an entry card that all foreigners must complete upon arrival in Thailand.
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Peter **********
Peter **********
“DTAC” visa 🤦‍♂️

It never ends
Maitin *******
Maitin *******
You are confused. TDAC isn't a visa. All foreigners must fill out the TDAC every time they enter the kingdom.

I think you are referring to entering with the Visa exemption, which is not a visa at all.

The Non O visa can be applied for while outside Thailand via the online portal. It is very simple, check out YouTube for videos on exactly how to do it. Should take ten minutes once you get the information together. You basically just have to tell them who you are, where you are going to stay when you first get to Thailand and show that you have some money.... It's not a big deal.

As for discretion of the immigration officer, that basically applies to every non citizen entering Thailand and every visa or extension application.
David *******
David *******
The fact that you even refer to a TDAC Visa reflects a lack of understanding and an apparent lack of careful reading. Please don’t expect others to do your basic research
Jesper *******
Jesper *******
60days visa exempt and 30days extension at immigration office will work for u the best if u don't do it often in a year
Myles *******
Myles *******
No idea where u are from but guessing u dont even need a visa. 60 days on entry then extend for 30
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
If you applied for a tourist visa and it asked for a ton of stuff, then that means you applied for the multiple entry tourist visa, which you did not need for an 89 day stay. You could have applied for the single entry tourist visa, which barely has any requirements at all. But you don't need any visa, you can get a 60 day visa exempt entry, and apply for a 30-day extension, the exact same as a tourist visa.

TDAC has nothing to do with visas or your stay in Thailand. It's just an entry card required by everyone entering Thailand.

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